MECHANICAL WHY BUY / 2026
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MECHANICAL MAINTENANCE SOLUTIONS
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PROTECT GAS PIPELINES. REDUCE REPEAT MAINTENANCE.
01 Anti-Corrosion 02 Cold Repairs 03 Aerosols 04 Concrete Repairs
Protect steel and equipment against corrosion, chemicals and erosion.
FAST-DRYING PROTECTION FOR DUSTY PLANT STEEL.
Applications. Plant steelwork, machinery and concrete in C1-C3 environments, including dusty areas.
Technology. Hybrid co-polymer with SHP dust and water repellency; 500+ hours salt-spray resistance.
Customer gain. Apply without a separate hardener. Retain gloss and repel dust and water.
PROTECT WET, RUSTED STEEL WITH A SURFACE-TOLERANT SYSTEM.
Applications. Cooling towers, tanks, pipelines and galvanised steel in wet, coastal and industrial areas.
Technology. Low-surface-tension epoxy-PU with wet and rust tolerance; 2,000+ hours salt spray and 1,200+ psi adhesion on ST-2 steel.
Customer gain. Protect difficult-to-prepare steel. Strong primer adhesion and a repellent finish help reduce repeat maintenance.
RESIST ACID AND CHEMICAL ATTACK WITH A GLASS-FLAKE BARRIER.
Applications. Acid-fume areas, gypsum plants, paper mills, acid bunds and C5 marine steelwork.
Technology. MIO, glass-flake novolac and PU layers; 3,000+ hours salt spray; six-month immersion performance in 98% H₂SO₄ and 33% HCl.
Customer gain. Protect steel in aggressive chemical service and reduce recurring corrosion maintenance.
PROTECT DG CHIMNEYS. RESIST PEELING AT HIGH TEMPERATURES.
Applications. DG exhaust chimneys, manifolds, furnaces, heat exchangers and pre-heaters.
Technology. 2K, ambient-curing silicone co-polymer with air-filled ceramic microspheres; no post-heating; service temperatures up to 600°C.
Customer gain. Reduce radiant heat loss while protecting hot equipment surfaces against corrosion.
REBUILD WORN CASINGS. IMPROVE FLOW AND RESIST WEAR.
Applications. Pump casings, chutes, elbows, cyclones and material-handling or crushing equipment.
Technology. 731: fibre-reinforced ceramic-zirconium NMB rebuilding putty. 1190: brushable ceramic nano-particle topcoat.
Customer gain. Recover worn surfaces and extend component life under erosion and fine-particle abrasion.
3. Confirm chemical concentration and temperature before specifying immersion service. Steel coating systems. Use Z704 RUSTEX conversion where specified before the selected primer and topcoat. See 43B. ES 70 2K follows its own preparation specification.
Restore damaged metal and pipework at the point of repair.
STRENGTHEN WEAKENED PIPES IN PLACE. SPEED UP EMERGENCY REPAIRS.
Applications. Suitable cracked, leaking or corroded pipes; also tankage and floating roofs.
Technology. Pipe-strengthening wrap with a separate PU activator; can be applied to wet surfaces. Supplied in three sizes for different repair areas.
Customer gain. Reinforce suitable damaged pipework in place. Keep a repair option ready for unexpected damage.
REPAIR CRACKED STEEL ON THE SPOT. NO SPECIAL TOOLS.
Applications. Cracked steel casings and emergency metal repairs around the plant.
Technology. Fast-setting NMB polymer supplied as a hand-mixable epoxy stick; no separate measuring or mixing tools.
Customer gain. Repair damaged metal at the point of need. No separate measuring or mixing tools.
REPAIR WET SURFACES-EVEN UNDERWATER.
Applications. Wet pipes; damp or submerged metal, concrete, glass and most plastics.
Technology. Hand-mixable NMB speciality epoxy putty that can be applied underwater, in fresh or salt water.
Customer gain. Start suitable repairs without waiting for the surface to dry.
FILL CRACKS AND HOLES. SETS IN 5 MINUTES.
Applications. Metal overlaying, leak sealing, cracks and holes, including underwater repairs.
Technology. 1:1 steel-filled epoxy paste; sets in 5 minutes, cures in 1 hour; temperature resistance to 260°C.
Customer gain. Fill defects quickly with a paste that enters cracks and supports rapid overlaying.
REBUILD PITTED PIPEWORK IN PLACE. RESTORE WORN METAL SURFACES.
Applications. Pipes, castings, supports, valves, flanges, impellers, tank pontoons and roofs.
Technology. Steel-alloy-filled rebuilding putty with impact resistance and machinability; temperature resistance to 250°C.
Customer gain. Restore surfaces lost to wear or corrosion, then machine the repair to the required profile.
RESTORE WORN HOUSINGS TO SIZE. WITHSTAND SEVERE TEMPERATURE CHANGES.
Applications. Bearing housings, keyways, shafts, machine beds and hot pipelines needing dimensional repair.
Technology. Two-part, high-temperature rebuilding putty; the cured repair can be ground, tapped and drilled.
Customer gain. Recover component dimensions with a machinable repair built to withstand severe temperature changes.
REBUILD CORRODED TUBE SHEETS IN PLACE. RESIST BI-METALLIC ATTACK.
Applications. Condenser and heat-exchanger tube sheets, water boxes and pump internals.
Technology. Silicon-steel alloy matrix with NMB adhesion to ST 2/ST 3 hand-cleaned steel; resists cavitation, erosion and corrosion.
Customer gain. Restore damaged surfaces in place. Finish with 1180 for exchangers or 1190 for high-flow pumps.
PROTECT REBUILT SURFACES FROM EROSION, CORROSION AND CAVITATION.
Applications. Heat-exchanger tube sheets, pumps, tanks, vessels and gas scrubbers.
Technology. Ceramic overcoat for 1170 rebuilds, resisting erosion, corrosion, impingement, cavitation and bi-metallic attack.
Customer gain. Protect rebuilt surfaces from further erosion and corrosion, helping keep repaired equipment in service.
6. For pressure or load-bearing repairs, specify the repair design and limits for the actual damage and service. 10. Z824 glass-fibre tape is the companion reinforcement for Z711(P) and 815 SPL; assess load-bearing repairs for the service conditions. 11. Confirm the temperature rating for the specific operating conditions.
Free, clean, lubricate and protect maintenance components.
FREE SEIZED NUTS AND BOLTS. CUT DISMANTLING TIME.
Applications. Severely rusted nuts, bolts, threads and seized plant assemblies.
Technology. Heavy-duty penetrant migrates into tight gaps and threads; U.S. Fed. Spec. VV-P-216a.
Customer gain. Release stubborn fasteners with less dismantling time and labour.
STRIP STUBBORN GASKETS AND DEPOSITS. PRESERVE THE METAL BENEATH.
Applications. Bonded flange gaskets, paint and carbon deposits on cylinder heads, valves and metal parts.
Technology. Fast-action, non-drip stripper loosens adhered deposits and coatings for removal.
Customer gain. Remove stubborn deposits faster while preserving the metal surface for reassembly.
CLEAN OLD GREASE FROM BEARINGS. REACH THE INTRICATE PARTS.
Applications. Precision bearings with old grease and deposits in hard-to-reach areas.
Technology. Penetrative degreasing solvent with a directed pencil jet; CO₂-propelled aerosol targets intricate bearing surfaces.
Customer gain. Clean accessible bearings in place before relubrication. Reduce avoidable dismantling.
REMOVE HARDENED LUBRICANT DEPOSITS. CLEAN CHAINS AND SPROCKETS IN PLACE.
Applications. Chains, sprockets and parts carrying thick, dried oil or lubricant deposits.
Technology. Citrus d-limonene degreaser with high-flow wetting, 97% actives and a 360° spray; CO₂ propellant.
Customer gain. Reach awkward areas and remove accumulated lubricant during in-place maintenance.
PROTECT WIRE ROPES AGAINST INTERNAL RUST AND STRAND WEAR.
Applications. Open gears and wire ropes exposed to weather or repeated washdown.
Technology. Foaming lubricant penetrates gaps, then forms a pliable, high-tack film; fortified with moly and graphite.
Customer gain. Retain lubrication in wet service and protect wire gaps as well as the rope exterior.
KEEP ROLLER CHAINS MOVING THROUGH WATER, STEAM AND DUSTY SERVICE.
Applications. Roller chains and slideways in wet, steamy or dusty plant areas.
Technology. Adhesive lubricant protects internal and external contact surfaces; strong film retention resists throw-off at speed, water and steam.
Customer gain. Keep lubricant on working parts to reduce jamming and support smoother movement.
PROTECT STORED SPARES FOR 5-10 YEARS.
Applications. Stored gears, dies, machinery spares, export shipments and marine installations.
Technology. Penetrative, low-surface-tension waxy coating with a self-repairing film; solvent-removable. Salt-spray performance: 1,000 hours.
Customer gain. Protect valuable stored spares. Remove the waxy film with solvent when the part is needed.
PROTECT MATING SURFACES FROM WEAR DURING ASSEMBLY AND RUN-IN.
Applications. Shafts, mating hubs, gasket faces and components assembled or operated in dusty areas.
Technology. Quick-drying, adherent moly film provides dry lubrication to 100,000 psi over -100°F to +700°F; dielectric.
Customer gain. Reduce galling during assembly and run-in. Help prevent gasket seizure at the next maintenance opening.
KEEP STORED BEARINGS PROTECTED FOR 5+ YEARS INDOORS.
Applications. Bearings and precision spares held in indoor storage.
Technology. Fortified lanolin forms a corrosion barrier and absorbs five times its weight in water; compatible lubricants apply over it.
Customer gain. Apply compatible lubricant over the storage film and avoid a separate removal step.
20. Protection period depends on exposure and application. 22. Storage protection depends on conditions and application.
Repair damaged concrete, protect surfaces and keep joints sealed.
REPAIR DAMAGED FLOORS. REOPEN TO TRAFFIC IN 4 HOURS.
Applications. Industrial floor potholes, damaged edges and machine foundations.
Technology. Moisture-tolerant epoxy with special fillers; 50 MPa compressive strength and strong adhesion to existing concrete.
Customer gain. Fit suitable floor repairs into the shift gap to limit production disruption.
REBUILD MACHINERY FOUNDATIONS & PLINTHS.
Applications. Damaged machinery foundations, plinths and concrete edges; also floor and vertical repairs.
Technology. Fast-setting, three-component, 100% solids, moisture-tolerant epoxy with special fillers. Strong adhesion to existing concrete; helps limit slumping in vertical repairs.
Customer gain. Rebuild damaged foundations and plinth edges. For floor repairs, trafficable in under one hour under specified conditions.*
SEAL CONCRETE PORES. CUT DUSTING, WEAR AND LIQUID ABSORPTION.
Applications. Existing concrete floors needing less dusting and lower water and oil absorption.
Technology. Oil- and moisture-tolerant penetrating sealer enters capillary pores, helping densify the concrete surface.
Customer gain. Reduce liquid uptake and dusting. Add the specified 727 topcoat for a finish that is easier to clean.
KEEP SEALED FLOORS GLOSSY, WATER-REPELLENT AND EASIER TO CLEAN.
Applications. 754-sealed concrete needing a glossy finish and easier cleaning.
Technology. Polyester-polyurethane topcoat with superhydrophobic properties; repels dust and water, with UV tolerance and gloss retention.
Customer gain. Keep sealed floors easier to clean. Recoat when needed to refresh the protective finish.
BEFORE AFTER 753
PRESERVE YOUR RCC. PROTECT AGAINST WATER INGRESS AND ALGAE.
Applications. Exposed RCC walls, columns, beams and tanks affected by moisture or recurring algae.
Technology. Penetrating, densifying coating provides anti-carbonation and anti-algae protection within the specified concrete-preservation system.
Customer gain. Protect cleaned and repaired concrete against water ingress and recurring algae. Reduce repeat surface maintenance.
KEEP CONCRETE JOINTS SEALED WITH A FLEXIBLE, IMPACT-RESISTANT FINISH.
Applications. Specified concrete coatings, aggregate-filled joints and metal-roof sealing systems.
Technology. 100% solids flexible epoxy forms a rubber-like, high-gloss finish. For coating applications: 360-400 microns in two coats.
Customer gain. Seal specified joint details against water entry while accommodating movement within the designed limits.
23. Traffic time depends on temperature, preparation, repair thickness and intended load. 24. Under-one-hour return applies to floor traffic. Structural repairs require an approved design and load release. 25A. Clean and repair first; confirm adhesion and suitability for the actual traffic. 25B. Confirm adhesion and finish suitability for the actual traffic. 26. Remove algae and weak material; clean and repair before coating. 27. Select details for expected movement; use 7170 and outdoor UV protection where specified. Full cure: 7 days at 25°C.
Protect bearings, ropes, seals and joints in demanding service.
KEEP WATER-PUMP BEARINGS LUBRICATED WHEN WATER GETS IN.
Applications. Cooling-tower pumps, raw-water pumps and bearings regularly exposed to water.
Technology. 100% synthetic, polymer-reinforced, non-melting grease resists water washout; rated to 230 °C.
Customer gain. Retain lubrication when water enters. Reduce repeated greasing and help extend bearing life.
PROTECT HOT FAN BEARINGS UNDER SHOCK LOADS. GREASE LESS OFTEN.
Applications. ID/FD fans, blowers and exhaust-fan bearings at high temperatures.
Technology. 100% synthetic grease with micronised molybdenum disulphide (MoS₂); rated to 200 °C and 2,500 rpm.
Customer gain. Protect bearings under shock loads and extend greasing intervals, reducing routine lubrication work.
KEEP HEAVILY LOADED COUPLINGS RUNNING LONGER ON LESS GREASE.
Applications. Gear couplings, billet feeders, planetary mixers, sugar-mill fibrizers and mining machinery.
Technology. 100% synthetic grease resists leakage, shock loads and extreme pressure; rated to 250 °C and 2,000 rpm.
Customer gain. Retain grease under demanding loads. Reduce consumption and replenishment frequency.
LUBRICATE HOT MOTOR BEARINGS. REDUCE GREASE MIGRATION INTO WINDINGS.
Applications. HT motor bearings in ETP plants, heavy machinery and hot, wet operating areas.
Technology. 100% synthetic, PTFE-fortified motor grease resists melting and migration; rated to 180 °C and 3,000 rpm.
Customer gain. Reduce winding contamination and the risk of grease-related motor rewinding.
PROTECT CRANE ROPES FROM RUST AND WEAR DEEP INSIDE.
Applications. Crane wire ropes exposed to internal rust and wear during repeated operation.
Technology. 100% synthetic, bitumen-free lubricant penetrates to the wire core and remains soft; rated to 200 °C.
Customer gain. Lubricate internal strands and the rope exterior to help extend service life.
CONTROL INTERNAL ROPE RUST WITH ECONOMICAL MINERAL-OIL LUBRICATION.
Applications. Winch ropes and wire-rope duties suited to a mineral-oil lubricant.
Technology. Fast-wetting, mineral-based, bitumen-free lubricant penetrates the wire core; fortified with molybdenum disulphide (MoS₂), rated to 150 °C.
Customer gain. Protect against hidden internal rust with economical routine rope lubrication.
PRESERVE PUMP SEALS EXPOSED TO WATER, STEAM AND CHEMICALS.
Applications. Pump O-rings, gaskets and compatible rubber seals exposed to water, steam or chemicals.
Technology. 100% synthetic, non-melting rubber preservative resists water, steam and chemical exposure; rated to 205 °C.
Customer gain. Extend seal life and reduce maintenance interruptions caused by seal deterioration.
SEAL THREADED JOINTS WITH A PTFE COMPOUND INSTEAD OF TAPE.
Applications. Threaded pipe joints, flange seals and gasket interfaces in mechanical equipment.
Technology. Micro-refined PTFE in a non-melting base provides thread sealing and gasket parting; rated to 345 °C.
Customer gain. Reduce assembled-joint leakage and provide a gasket parting layer for maintenance.
REDUCE GLAND LEAKAGE. PROTECT SHAFTS FROM WEAR.
Applications. Existing pump gland packing exposed to high loads, leakage and shaft wear.
Technology. High-load dressing paste applies over existing packing; free of heavy metals and sulphur, rated to 400 °C.
Customer gain. Treat existing gland packing without dismantling the assembly just to apply the dressing.
KEEP HOT-SERVICE BOLTS FREE FOR EASIER DISMANTLING AT SHUTDOWN.
Applications. Hot-service bolts, studs and threaded fittings opened during shutdowns.
Technology. Non-melting moly-copper anti-seize resists galling, seizure and rust; rated from -54 °C to +1,200 °C.
Customer gain. Release fasteners more easily at shutdown. Reduce delays caused by seized threads.
PRESS SHAFTS AND HUBS TOGETHER WITH LESS SEIZURE AND DAMAGE.
Applications. Press-fit shafts, hubs, bearings and wheels; loaded slideways and moving joints.
Technology. Moly-graphite assembly paste provides high load capacity and protection against fretting and cold welding; rated to 450 °C.
Customer gain. Support smoother assembly and movement. Reduce galling, stick-slip and component damage.
34. Also available: #8035 RC Rubber Care.
Remove deposits and prepare equipment for its next service cycle.
CLEAN FLOORS, MACHINERY AND PARTS FROM ONE CONCENTRATE.
Applications. Industrial floors, epoxy flooring, machinery and manufactured parts.
Technology. Heavy-duty aqueous cleaner, neutral in use. Dilute 1:100 for light soils, 1:30 for medium and 1:5 for heavy soils.
Customer gain. Match dilution to the dirt load. Simplify routine cleaning and concentrate stocking.
CLEAN STEEL PARTS AND RESIST RUST BETWEEN OPERATIONS.
Applications. Steel and iron parts, machinery and washable ferrous surfaces.
Technology. Near-neutral, rust-inhibited aqueous cleaner leaves a dry, transparent film for short-term corrosion protection.
Customer gain. Degrease and temporarily protect freshly cleaned parts before the next operation.
CLEAN COILS AND FINS WHILE PROTECTING ALUMINIUM AND PAINT.
Applications. AC coils, aluminium fins, painted machinery and compatible washable plastics.
Technology. Inhibited, high-foaming aqueous cleaner; free-rinsing, without butyl, phosphate or caustic.
Customer gain. Clean at high dilution while helping preserve sensitive metals and painted finishes.
STRIP HARDENED GREASE AND TAR FROM OPEN GEAR TEETH.
Applications. Open gears and heavy machinery with solidified grease, cardium compound, tar or asphalt.
Technology. Non-petroleum, semi-aqueous cleaner; use concentrated for heavy deposits or dilute up to 1:30 for light soils.
Customer gain. Loosen tenacious deposits so gear teeth can be cleaned thoroughly before relubrication.
REMOVE RUST WITH A BRUSH-ON, NON-FUMING ACID GEL.
Applications. Rusted spares, machinery bodies and rust-stained metal, concrete or tile.
Technology. Phosphoric-acid gel. Apply, allow 10-60 minutes, then wash off. Water-dilutable dip grade also available.
Customer gain. Treat bulky parts and equipment bodies that cannot be placed in a dip tank.
CONVERT RUST INTO A BASE FOR LONGER-LASTING COATING PROTECTION.
Applications. Rusted pipelines, pump casings, steelwork, tanks and outdoor spares before coating.
Technology. Z704 converts rust into a polymer-protected organometallic complex. The specified Z704-NMB/epoxy-topcoat system records 500+ hours salt spray.
Customer gain. Treat remaining rust within the specified system to help reduce rust creep beneath the finish.
REMOVE SCALE FROM COPPER EQUIPMENT, THEN RINSE CLEAN EASILY.
Applications. Scale and rust on compatible copper tubes and aluminium equipment.
Technology. Complexed hydrochloric-acid cleaner designed for rapid scale removal, with a free-rinsing, phosphate-free formulation.
Customer gain. Remove scale quickly, rinse clean and avoid added phosphate from the cleaner.
CIRCULATE OUT SCALE. REDUCE THE NEED TO DISMANTLE EQUIPMENT.
Applications. Heat exchangers, condensers, cooling jackets and heavy-engine radiators.
Technology. Non-flammable, non-fuming liquid acid cleaner removes heavy scale and rust by circulation through compatible equipment.
Customer gain. Clean internal passages in place where the equipment and cleaning circuit permit.
42. Agitate diluted solutions continuously. 43B. Salt-spray result applies to the tested system; it does not establish service life.
Repair worn and damaged components with purpose-matched electrodes.
MAKE SOUND STEEL REPAIRS WITH LESS SPATTER AND CLEANUP.
Applications. Mild-steel and carbon-steel brackets, parts and general maintenance repairs.
Technology. Ultra-low-hydrogen, all-position electrode with a smooth arc and self-lifting slag.
Customer gain. Reduce hydrogen-cracking risk and cleanup. Reach awkward repairs with all-position welding.
REPAIR CRUSHER LINERS FOR SEVERE IMPACT DUTY.
Applications. Crusher liners, manganese-steel parts and manganese-to-carbon-steel joints.
Technology. Repair electrode producing strong, ductile weld deposits with out-of-position welding capability.
Customer gain. Restore impact-duty components with a ductile deposit designed to tolerate service stresses.
JOIN DIFFICULT STEELS. RESIST CRACKING AFTER REPAIR.
Applications. Dissimilar, die, forged and cast steels under an approved repair procedure.
Technology. Ferrite-balanced electrode designed for tough, crack-resistant deposits on steels prone to heat-affected-zone cracking.
Customer gain. Cover several difficult steel-repair duties with one electrode, including restricted-access repairs.
REPAIR CAST-IRON PARTS WITH LOW-HEAT WELDING AND NO PREHEATING.
Applications. Cast-iron cylinder heads, housings, and heavy or thin castings.
Technology. Innovative core-wire design, low-amperage contact welding and machinable deposits support repairs without preheating.
Customer gain. Avoid heating the whole casting when the specified cold-repair procedure suits the component.
MAKE STRONG REPAIR WELDS FOR DEMANDING HIGH-TEMPERATURE STEEL SERVICE.
Applications. Ferrous-metal repairs exposed to high temperatures or thermal cycling.
Technology. Versatile repair electrode with niobium-bearing alloy deposits designed for strength, ductility and corrosion resistance.
Customer gain. Support emergency and dissimilar-metal repairs. Avoid post-weld heat treatment where the approved procedure permits.
PREPARE REPAIR GROOVES WITH LESS CLEANUP AND METAL-REMOVAL EFFORT.
Applications. Weld-groove preparation and removal of defective metal before repair welding.
Technology. High-arc-force gouging electrode designed for low-amperage use, controlled U-groove formation and rapid metal removal.
Customer gain. Reduce preparation and cleaning work before rewelding, using conventional welding equipment.
CUT METAL WITH YOUR WELDING SET, WITHOUT GAS CYLINDERS.
Applications. Maintenance cutting suited to the material, access and required finish.
Technology. Exothermic coating and concentrated arc support cutting at low amperage with a limited heat-affected zone.
Customer gain. Use an available welding set for suitable cutting jobs. Avoid a separate gas-cutting setup.
49. No-preheat repair requires the specified cold-repair procedure and a suitable casting. 52. Apply site hot-work controls.